Veteran of the Seminole and Mexican-American Wars (1818-1861) who was the first Union general to be killed in the American Civil War and is noted for his actions in the state of Missouri at the beginning of the conflict. ALS signed “N. Lyon, Capt. 2d Inf'y, Com'g Comp'y 'B',” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, March 31, 1859. Letter to "Col. H. K. Craig, Chief of Ordnance, U.S. Army," in full: "Herewith enclosed I respectfully transmit Quarterly Return of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores pertaining to Company 'B' 2d Inf'y for 1st Quarter of 1859." In fine condition.
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